Apple aims to mainstream foldable smartphones with iPhone Duo
Following the launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone – the iPhone Duo – Amanda Mitchell, senior analyst, Telecoms practice, Technology at Globaldata, is under no illusions about the company’s intentions. “The move signals Apple’s intent to put its brand gravity...
Reform proposed for SA’s data laws
South Africa’s data regulation efforts remain fragmented and outdated. This is the headline finding from a University of Cape Town (UCT) study examining the role of law in regulating data, within the evolving digital ecosystem of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The...
GirlCode summit brings women in tech together
GirlCode hosted its annual Summit at Riversands Innovation Hub last week under the theme “Lift as You Rise”, with call to action for women in technology to support, mentor and create opportunities for the next generation of female developers, engineers and technology...
Telkom accelerator sets 10 women-owned tech businesses up for growth
The first Telkom FutureMakers TrailblazeHER cohort connected with investors and industry leaders at their graduation ceremony held at Killarney Country Club last week, creating valuable networks and opportunities to take their businesses to the next level....
Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...
Employees opt for stability over other rewards
Employees’ total rewards (TR) preferences have shifted in 2026 with employees prioritising financial stability and security, and focusing less on work-life balance and career growth, according to Gartner. A May 2026 Gartner survey of 10 055 employees revealed that the...
AI infrastructure investment will power past $1,3trn by 2027
S&P Global Ratings has published new research examining how the world's largest hyperscalers are financing rapid AI infrastructure expansion and the implications for future credit quality. The report, "S&P Global Ratings' View On Artificial Intelligence And...
Conversation intelligence boosts organisational effectiveness – but hurdles remain
Conversation intelligence tools are transforming team collaboration and contact center platforms by using AI to automatically analyse conversations and surface actionable insights. While these capabilities can improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance...
AMD to power Europe’s next-gen LUMI-AI supercomputer
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a procurement contract with Bull to deliver LUMI-AI, a next-generation supercomputer at the CSC – IT Center for Science data centre in Kajaani, Finland. Powered by AMD Instinct MI430X GPUs and 6th Gen AMD EPYC...
Altron reports mid-year revenue growth
Altron has issued a voluntary operational update commenting on the five months ended 31 July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Trading and operational performance for the period has been broadly in line with management expectations, and the group expects...
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The real AI divide isn’t digital — it’s human
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SA businesses cannot afford the hidden tax of ageing technology
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African trade grows despite obstacles
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Cell C ranks in DataEQ Customer Experience Index
Cell C has been recognised as one of South Africa's leading mobile network providers for both customer experience and network quality in the 2026 SA Telecoms Customer Experience Index. The independent study by data science company DataEQ analysed more than 652 000...
Smells like team spirit
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User and PC security define modern enterprise resilience
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This is the year of enterprise AI
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HR self-service enables more human touch, less paperwork
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Every board agenda needs a cyber conversation
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